Looking ahead to May 4 National Day of Prayer April 5, 2023 On May 4, Americans will gather at courthouses, schools, parks and churches to publicly pray for our nation. Such an intentional focus on prayer is Read More
First person: Baptism Sunday a reminder to remember the main thing March 19, 2023 EDITOR’S NOTE — Baptism Sunday is April 16, 2023. “Buried with Christ in baptism and raised to walk in the newness of life.” These words, Read More
First person: Six lessons from the work of church revitalization March 6, 2023 Six years ago, I was called to First Baptist Church of Talladega, Alabama as pastor. During the interview process, the committee was clear with me Read More
First person: Lasting experience of the Jesus Movement March 2, 2023 Suddenly, I got “goosebumps” all over my arms and felt a sense of inner peace and power — God’s Spirit moving within me. It was Read More
Calling on the Yellow Shirt Army in times of disaster January 16, 2023 When terrible events happen, who are you going to call? The answer is often the Yellow Shirt Army — namely Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers. Read More
First person: The reason for the season December 23, 2022 The reason for the season is often lost amid the trappings and trimmings of Christmas. Here are some highlights of human history from Hebrews 2:6–11. Read More
First person: Living out the real meaning of Christmas December 21, 2022 America’s largest Christmas tree is no longer found at Rockefeller Center in New York City. America’s tallest Christmas tree now resides in Enid, Oklahoma, standing Read More
First person: Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks November 24, 2022 As I look back on this past year, I am thankful for this first year of my retirement. At times, I thought it might never Read More